Unit of competency details

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Organise automatic winding operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation  relevant to the work activity

1.2. Conduct work of winder operations  safely and efficiently

1.3. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details and takes over control of winder

1.4. Select and use personal protective equipment

1.5. Perform equipment  and work area pre -operational checks  to ensure equipment is ready for operation

1.6. Check records for outstanding maintenance/inspections and record defects to establish the operational status of equipment and take action

1.7. Identify, manage and report defects and potential hazards and risks 

1.8. Carry out start -up procedures , including checking that area is clear for operations

1.9. Manage relevant environmental issues

1.10. Adhere to emergency procedures

1.11. Apply dust suppression and dust extraction methods

2. Haul personnel

2.1. Communicate with relevant personnel

2.2. Confirm cage is ready for operation

2.3. Energise the system , follow start-up procedures and operate personnel cage to comply with directions from person in charge of cage

2.4. Monitor  and manage cage performance using appropriate indicators

2.5. Carry out shutdown procedures 

3. Haul equipment materials

3.1. Communicate with relevant personnel

3.2. Energise the system, follow start-up procedures and transport equipment using auto winder

3.3. Monitor and manage skip performance using appropriate indicators

3.4. Carry out shutdown procedures

4. Carry out winder inspections

4.1. Isolate and prove isolation of equipment

4.2. Inspect winder and auxiliary equipment  and report faults/defects and prepare winder for routine servicing

5. Conduct end-of-shift activities

5.1. Complete all required documentation

5.2. Pass on end-of-shift information and hand over control to oncoming shift

5.3. Ensure control room is clean  and tidy

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to operate automated winders:

• apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for operating automated winders
• monitor shaft operations
• communicate and report
• use hand and power tools

Required knowledge 

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to operate automated winders:

• key areas of mining acts and regulations
• relevant key areas of legislated safety and health requirements pertaining to winding
• winder types, systems and operations
• shaft configuration and construction
• shaft services and installations (pipes, cables, ladders etc)
• possible defects in winder/winch equipment/installations
• identification of defects relevant to skip operations through inspection or observation
• daily/weekly/monthly inspection requirements and maintenance requirements and procedures for winding systems
• explosives handling and transport
• trip and fault procedures and abnormal conditions
• site winder emergency procedures
• communication system between cage and winder
• recording and logging requirements for winder drivers and electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel
• environmental procedures
• equipment processes, technical capability and limitations
• equipment safety requirements
• geological and technical data (basic)
• isolation and permit-to-work systems and procedures/manufacturer's specifications
• mining regulation/operational procedures and checks
• primary and secondary ventilation/mine ventilation system
• shaft installations
• site procedures
• in-shaft communications equipment and practices

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

• knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for operating automated winders
• implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of operation of automated winders
• working with others to undertake and complete the operation of automated winders that meets all of the required outcomes
• consistent timely operation of automated winders that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

• This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
• Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
• The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
• Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
• Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
• Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment 

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

• written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
• observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

• implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
• consistent achievement of required outcomes

• first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

• working with others to operate automated winders

Guidance information for assessment 

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation  may include:

• legislative which may include Acts and regulation dealing with:

• mining safety and health
• mine inspection
• OHS
• explosives

• organisational and site requirements and procedures including:

• clean up
• equipment shutdown and isolation procedures
• evacuation procedures
• First Aid
• notifying relevant authorities
• permit-to-work systems
• safety equipment
• use of personal protective equipment
• communication procedures (e.g. with platmen)
• portable electric apparatus procedures
• fall arrestor and harness procedures
• confined spaces

• manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
• Australian standards
• Employment and workplace relations legislation
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Winder operations  may include:

• winder operations in drifts
• tunnels
• slopes
• inclines

Equipment  may include:

• winding engine
• bucket
• cage
• skip
• power supplies and equipment

Pre-operational checks  may include:

• external damage/defects/wear
• computer systems
• communications systems
• controls
• protection and emergency devices
• fire suppression systems
• danger/out of service tags
• display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels)
• lubricant/hydraulic/coolant levels
• idle positioned and running
• light positioning and cleanliness
• personal proximity
• skip/cage doors
• ropes
• visual and audio warning devices and lights
• weigh machines
• head frame/sky shaft
• shaft brace

Potential hazards and risks  may include:

• communication failure
• falling objects
• movement (convergence of equipment)
• plant failure
• power failure
• spillage
• unauthorised personnel
• visibility
• vibration
• noise
• explosion
• asphyxiation and drowning

Start-up procedures  may include:

• pre-start inspections, checks and tests
• setting winding mode
• warning platmen, cage tenders, pocket operators, beltmen, shaft crew and others of start-up
• carrying out test winding cycle if required
• checking that equipment/system operations are normal

Energising the system  may include:

• activate power supply/starting diesel prime mover
• run-up motor-generator set/ exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic drive
• run-up hydraulic/pneumatic and other auxiliary equipment
• checking that fault indicator lamps and signals are functioning
• checking that equipment/system operations are normal and no faults/trips indicated

Monitor  may include:

• duration of operation
• efficient and safe operating speed
• operating limitations
• type of activities performed
• weight and/or load limitations

Shutdown procedures  may include:

• de-activating power/stopping diesel prime mover
• shutting down motor-generator set/exciters/exhaust and cooling fans/hydraulic drive
• shutting down hydraulic/pneumatic and other auxiliary equipment

Auxiliary equipment  may include:

• emergency power supplies
• emergency communications systems

Clean  may include:

• degreasing
• forced air
• steam cleaning
• vacuum
• water

Dust suppression and extraction methods  may include:

• mobile/fixed sprays
• manual watering down site

Environmental issues  may include:

• dust
• fumes
• noise
• water
• heat
• flammable and noxious gases
• flammable dust